Sec. 546.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "DNA" means deoxyribonucleic acid. (2) "Genetic characteristic" means a scientifically or medically identifiable genetic or chromosomal variation, composition, or alteration that predisposes an individual to a disease, disorder, or syndrome. (3) "Genetic information" means information that is: (A) obtained from or based on a scientific or medical determination of the presence or absence in an individual of a genetic characteristic; or (B) derived from the results of a genetic test performed on an individual. (4) "Genetic test" means a presymptomatic laboratory test of an individual's genes, gene products, or chromosomes that: (A) analyzes the individual's DNA, RNA, proteins, or chromosomes; and (B) is performed to identify any genetic variation, composition, or alteration that is associated with the individual's having a predisposition for: (i) developing a clinically recognized disease, disorder, or syndrome; or (ii) being a carrier of a clinically recognized disease, disorder, or syndrome. The term does not include a blood test, cholesterol test, urine test, or other physical test used for a purpose other than determining a genetic or chromosomal variation, composition, or alteration in a specific individual; a routine physical examination or a routine test performed as part of a physical examination; a test to determine drug use; or a test to determine the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus. (5) "RNA" means ribonucleic acid.
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